Quick Check:
How do I know what Human Resources service I need?
Purpose:
The following questions may be useful to you in considering the extent of change management and whether a tool, training, or consultation may be helpful.This is a quick, non-scientific yet practical way for you to assess the situation at hand and consider which form of services may be of benefit.
Start:
The concerns in your area may not be completely new and you may have already tried a number of things to address them. To get a better sense of what resources might be available to assist you, please use the following rating scales.
1) Scope: How many people or units do the concerns impact?
On a scale of 0 to 5, where 0 means one specific individual and 5 means multiple workgroups.
2) Complexity: How many different concerns are present (?) and how long have they been going on?
On a scale of 0 to 5, where 0 means a relatively new problem and/or not very contentious and 5 means multiple problems embedded in culture.
3) Leverage: How much control or influence do you have to implement solutions?
On a scale of 0 to 5, where 0 means you have the authority and influence to implement change and 5 means you'll need collaboration, and multiple stakeholders may be needed to develop alignment & commitment.
4) Implementation: What will it take to make this effort successful?
On a scale of 0 to 5, where 0 means you just need a clear plan and 5 means a mix of failed changed efforts/resistance anticipated.
5) Risk: What are the risks?
On a scale of 0 to 5, where 0 means low risk and 5 means high risk.
6) Return: What are the possible benefits if we are successful?
On a scale of 0 to 5, where 0 means modest return and 5 means significant return.
Scoring:
Total your selections to discover what kind of support from Human Resources you might want to use.
0-10: A tool and/or article may be just what you need to get started. You may also want to contact your local Human Resources representative or call the Supervisor Helpline at Organizational Effectiveness (335-2085) for a brief consultation.
10-20: Consider taking some of the highlighted course offerings or trainings to provide ideas and perspectives as you begin and/or continue your efforts. If you’d like to discuss available training options, please call UI Learning & Development/OE at 335-2687.
20-30: Consider a consultation. We recommend that you contact your HR unit representative as your first step in making changes. University Human Resources and your HR representative are available to partner with you to facilitate a variety of improvements. A quick call to our Supervisory Helpline (335-2085) can get you going. Call and ask to speak with an organizational consultant.
Descriptions:
Tools: A guide/reference to assist managers and leaders who already have many of the resources needed to work through an issue for successful implementation.
Trainings: A general overview of a topic and the specific resources to assist leaders in gaining additional knowledge and skills to meet the challenges.
Consultations: An opportunity to access comprehensive support and guidance to help address your specific needs.
We encourage you to call us anytime along the way, for either a brief question, or a more in-depth consultation as you move forward.
Organizational Effectiveness, a unit of University Human Resources, 335-2085.